Recounts the life of the scientist whose theories of relativity revolutionized the way we look at space and time.

Surveys Einstein's work on developing his theory of relativity and discusses recent developments in radioastronomy, cosmology, and field theory based on Einstein's discovery.

Follows the life of the famous physicist, from his early ideas to his groundbreaking theories.

"Even when he was a kid, Albert Einstein did things his own way. He thought in pictures instead of words, and his special way of thinking helped him understand big ideas like the structure of music and why a compass always points north. Those ideas made him want to keep figuring out the secrets of the universe. Other people thought he was just a dreamer, but because of his curiosity, Einstein grew up to be one of the greatest scientists the world...

Examines the personality as well as the thought process which led this physicist to his discoveries which have helped shape our understanding of the natural world.

Make a water rocket and engineer the perfect paper airplane. Play with mirror images. Use atmospheric pressure to push an egg into a bottle. Crush a mint to create a flash of light. This engaging guide offers a series of snapshots of 25 scientists famous for their work with physics, from ancient history through today. Each lab tells the story of a scientist along with some background about the importance of their work, and a description of where it...

Text and photographs examine the life and career of Albert Einstein.